The following types of signs shall be exempt from the requirements of this subchapter:
(A) Signs not exceeding one square foot in area, bearing only property or address numbers, post box numbers, names of occupants of premises or home occupations when affixed flat to the face of a building or structure;
(B) Flags and insignia of any government;
(C) Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks, logos, moving parts or moving lights;
(D) Signs, directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, but bearing no advertising matter, including logos;
(E) Signs no larger than two square feet identifying or providing directions for historical sites, governmental buildings, churches, retirement homes/communities or similar buildings;
(F) Window signs for all uses, in all districts. Such signs may not occupy more than 50% of the area of the window in or on which they are displayed;
(G) A commemorative plaque, historical sign, cornerstone or similar sign. Such sign shall not exceed nine square feet and shall not be illuminated; and/or
(H) Signs identified in § 156.407 of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)